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Applications Being Accepted for Extension Master GardenerSM Training

April 3, 2021

Do you love to garden and help others in your community garden too? The Extension Master GardenerSM volunteer program in Buncombe County is now accepting applications for initial training this fall. We are looking for individuals who want to serve their community, expand and share their gardening knowledge, and work in a team environment.

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To become a certified Extension Master GardenerSM volunteer, individuals accepted into the program are required to complete the 40-hour initial training program, pass an examination, and complete an internship of 40 hours of volunteer service. Additional continuing education (15 hours) and volunteer service to the community (30 hours) are required for annual re-certification.

Training will be held during the day on Tuesdays, August 31 through November 30 and will be a combination of online and in-person sessions. Unfortunately, due to COVID the schedule and other details are still in development.

The application deadline is June 1, 2021.

A training fee of $150 is due upon acceptance into the training program.

More information on the Master Gardener program in Buncombe County, including Frequently Asked Questions and Activities to Fulfill Your Volunteer Requirements, is available on the Buncombe County Extension website.  Click here: Buncombe County Extension website

Download and print an application: 2021 EMG Application and Certification Agreement
2021 Extension Master Gardener Training Schedule—IN DEVELOPMENT

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The Garden Helpline Is OPEN. Master Gardeners Continue to Work Remotely to Answer Your Questions.

March 1, 2021

The pandemic continues to keep many of us at home and in our gardens! Our gardens will continue to grow and we will continue to have gardening questions.

To answer those questions, Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteers of Buncombe County are working from home to keep the Garden Helpline open to the public. We are available to respond to your phone calls and emails.  Send an email or leave a voice message at any time and a Master Gardener will respond during the Helpline hours listed below.

The information we provide is consistent with NC State University horticultural research and an integrated pest management approach which includes cultural, mechanical, biological, and chemical methods.

Two ways to contact the Garden Helpline

Call 828-255-5522
Email questions and photos to buncombemg@gmail.com

Garden Helpline hours

Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon

The Extension office remains closed to the public and most Master Gardener programs for the public are being held virtually. Soil test kits can be picked up at the Extension office. They are in a box outside the front door.

To learn more about Extension Master Gardener volunteers and gardening in Buncombe County, visit our website at https://www.buncombemastergardener.org/

For updates about programming and other information or to contact staff with the NC Cooperative Extension Buncombe County Center, visit https://buncombe.ces.ncsu.edu/

We’re here to help. Please contact us!

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Check-out the Blog—Your Online Resource for Gardening in Buncombe County

April 2, 2020

These days we’re staying at home and staying safe.  And spending more time watching our gardens grow.  Maybe we’re finding places we’d like to add a plant or two.  Or possibly cut back or transplant a few.  Maybe this is the season we’ll pay more attention to the bugs, or the soil, or our plants’ health.

Whatever your gardening interest or need, Buncombe County Extension Master GardenerSM volunteers are here to help—even as we sequester ourselves in our homes and gardens.  Right now, one of the best ways we can help is keeping you informed about our online resources.

The blog, written by our Master Gardener volunteers, is one of those resources available to you.

Do you read our blog?
It’s been around for about four years and provides a wealth of information.  The archives cover a huge variety of topics:  vegetables, flowers, trees, shrubs, landscaping ideas, good bugs, bad bugs, plant diseases, lawn care, pruning, seasonal maintenance—and the list goes on.  Many blogs also include online links to horticultural sites where you can find additional information.

Where is the blog located?
You can find the blog on the Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteers of Buncombe County website at https://www.buncombemastergardener.org/.  The most recently published blog shows up on the home page. If you want to receive an email notification each time a new blog is published, you’ll need to sign up.  Click on the “Subscribe” button that appears in the left margin of the page.

How do I use the blog?
Got a specific topic you want to read about?  Look for the “Search” box at the upper right of the website home page.  Type in your topic, for example “soil amendment, pollinator, ground cover, rudbeckia, etc.”, and every blog with those words will be presented on your device screen.  You may have to scroll through several blogs across multiple web pages to find the information you’re looking for.

Another way to find blog topics is to investigate the “Categories” listing.  Scroll down the website home page and you’ll see “Categories” listed in the left margin.  The categories are like a table of contents for all the blog topics.  Click on a category, such as “Integrated Pest Management (IPM)” or “Vegetables & Fruits”, and all associated blogs will appear.  Again, scroll through the blogs to find specific information.

The blogs will show up in the order they were published—the most current blogs appear first.  And don’t forget to look at the end of each blog posting where you may be directed to books and websites with additional information.

What about reliability?
Rest assured, our blog content is fact-based, horticulturally accurate, and up-to-date.  It is closely aligned with scientific research and publications of North Carolina State University Extension or other recognized authorities.  We make every attempt to be sure our gardening recommendations are relevant for the environmental conditions found in Western North Carolina.

We Master Gardeners love gardening and are excited to share our knowledge and experience with you. The blog is one way we can continue to do this, now and in the future.  Check it out.  Expand your gardening know-how and create amazing gardens.

Article written by Beth Leonard, Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteer.

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